Potato Market Slumps Amid Oversupply and Cheap Prices
Chicago on July 16 reports a dire potato market with prices at season lows. Dealers struggle to move good stock as over 250 cars of eastern potatoes pile up, while homegrown supplies flood the market and outside buyers shrink. By midweek some demand returns, but overall prices hover near 1.15 to 1.30 per barrel, with light receipts and slow turnover.
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Chicago
Deaters
Thoge
Tic F. C. B
Lemon Market in Dumps Shows New York Values Fall
New York July 16 The Sicily lemon trade in New York hits its worst levels as buyers stay scarce. Prices slid across categories with many lots unsold while California fruit gains ground. brokers report demoralized activity and minimal out of town orders amid abundant poor stock.
Rains Hold Up Kaw Valley Potato Harvest
Heavy rains in the Kaw Valley delay digging across Kansas and Oklahoma, risking rot the harvest won’t start before next week. Only one car loaded by last Thursday at Edwardsville. prices down as homegrown stock dominates inquiries while southern tubers lag.
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Kansas City
Kany Valley
Edwardsville
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Marvel Back In Seaford After Settlement Of Claims
A. L. Marvel, Seaford fruit broker, returned home after settling with Selbyville Brokerage Company and J. T. Vandenburg of Bridgeville who alleged he bought strawberries and paid with worthless checks. Marvel had been arrested in Philadelphia while seeking funds to cover the debts.
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A. L. Marvel
Seaford
Del
Philadelphia
Selbyville Brokerage Company
J. T. Vandenburg
Bridgeville
Marvel
Judgment Against Sackett and Brown
A judgment for 763.93 was filed against Fred J. Sackett a Texas tomato shipper and Richard E. Brown formerly a New York commission merchant by Citizens State Bank of Jacksonville Texas. The action stems from a tomato shipping deal made three years ago.
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Sackett and Brown
New York
Fred J. Sackett
Texas
Richard E. Brown
Commission Merchant
Citizens State Bank of
Jacksonville
Tex
Impostor roaming trade circuits warned in Chicago notice
Chicago July 16 warning to merchants nationwide about an impostor posing as C H Weaver Jr the son of famed dealer C H Weaver of Chicago He travels with stories of a Chicago connection tries to earn cash and flee he has last been heard in Ohio and should be reported to authorities if seen He is a swindler and not related to C H Weaver & Co
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Chicago
Ch. Weaver
Ohio
Cc. H. Weaver
C. H. Weaver & Co
Co. Arthur Weaver
Mr. Weaver
C. H. Weaver, Jr
C.H. Weaver
Peaches Rally As New York Market Rebounds
New York reports a rebound in the peach market after a late decline. Daily receipts ranged from 37 to 52 cars with Carmens selling around 1.12 to 1.25 dollars and Georgia Belles from 1.25 to 1.50, high grades reaching 1.75 to 2.00. Prospects point to liberal shipments next week as Delaware and Maryland early varieties join the market.
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New York
Georgia
Delaware
Maryland
Todhunter Tries to Settle in Covington Case
Todhunter, facing charges of uttering a worthless check in Covington Kentucky, appeared with counsel and had the case continued to today to pay the complainant A Feleci Co and settle the balance. Ohio officers await to arrest him on Ohio warrants for further charges. Also amid notes of unpaid consignments from Tennessee shippers and a separate Kaufman case in New York offering 35 percent settlement on about $5,000 debt.
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Kentucky
Ohio
Cincinnati
Cc. EB. Todhunter
Covington
A. Feleci & Co
G. M. Wells
Knox
Ind
Todhunter
Packer
Tennessee
West Tennessee
Prosperity boom hits Philadelphia and region says DeWitt
Philadelphia merchants report unprecedented activity with full mills and high labor demand. E D DeWitt of New York praises the surge, noting contracts at Baldwin Locomotive Works and Cramp's Shipyards, and forecasts national prosperity if the U S stays out of war. Restoration of work follows winter unemployment as shipments of fruit and vegetables rise.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Commission
E. D. DeWitt
New York
Herald
DeWitt
United States
Baldwin Locomotive Works
New York Shipbuilding Company
Cramps’ Shipyards
Jantalope Market Signals Regional Cantalope Trade
Cincinnati July 16 The ongoing movement of southern cantaloupes floods the Ohio Valley markets with supplies from producing districts. Shipments pass through Evansville Louisville and Mounds with Western irrigated goods from Arizona and California offered on Ohio Valley markets. Early quotations show Arizona at 2 1 2 to 2 3 5 per standard 45 sized package and California 2 to 2 25. Georgia and southern cantaloupes vary by pack and quality with 60 to 90 cents for smaller crates.
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Ohio Valley
Cincinn
Ohio River
Evansville
Loulaville
Mounds
Til
Middle States
Arizona
California
Sandard
Georgia
Rogty Ford
Strade Brothers Milk Powder Adulteration Probe
Strade Brothers packing stock butter operations were halted as government officers pursue charges of using milk powder as an adulterant. Revenue officials report the practice violates the law. stock taxed at 10 cents per pound with an annual levy. Deputy Commissioner Pletcher notes penalties include ongoing tax and seizure risks.
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Preat Taverne
Le‘Stride Brothers
Revenue Department
Pletcher
Washington
Elmer E Overpeck Dead Eastern Dairy Agent
Elmer E Overpeck, eastern dairy agent for the New York Central Lines, died at his home 486 West One Hundred Twelfth Street in his fifty first year. A Clinton Ohio native, he spent much of his career in Chicago directing western dairy business and was a member of the Arkwright club Hackensack Golf club and the New York Mercantile Exchange. His wife died about a year ago after he suffered several convulsions starting last Saturday night. He was highly connected in butter and egg shipping circles across the country.
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New York
Ocean Rates On Apples Increase Under War Schedule
Boston July 16 Rates for trans Atlantic tariff on apples and pears rise sharply under 1915 1916 war schedule. Box apples see about 87 cents more per box for ordinary storage and roughly 45 cents more per box for refrigerator storage. Export routes to London Liverpool Manchester show barrels priced at 1.25 1.50 storage and boxes at 10 per 40 cubic feet for refrigerator storage. Rates apply from Boston New York or Philadelphia to London Liverpool or Manchester.
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Boston
London
Liverpool
Manchester
New York
Philadelphia
McDuffie and Lowery Appeal Transcript Reported
Dallas July 16 United States District Attorney Allen prepared a brief from the transcript of evidence in the McDuffie and Lowery trial. The transcript spans 496 printed pages in book form and will be submitted to the United States District Court of Appeals convening in Fort Worth on the first Monday in November.
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Dallas
United States District Attorney
Allen
McDuffie and Lowery
United States District’ Court of A. Speils
Fort Worth
Rumors Hover Over T. F. Park & Co. Fruit Firm
Reports from New York indicate confusion over the leadership and finances of T. F. Park & Co. at 192 Reade Street. John Cullen, once head of the firm and an onion and apple speculator, is said to be ill in a sanatorium. Creditors claim substantial amounts owed by the firm and related parties, while registration lists alternative proprietors. The situation leaves shippers uncertain who is running the business and whether payments will be made.
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New York
T. F. Park & Co
Reade Street
John Cullen
Tozzi & Co
Cullen
New England
T. I. Park & Co
T. P., Park & Co
Leo Maller
Mercantile Agency
John Collen
Maller
Muller
Tevith
Tozzi
Potatoes Prices Fall as Virginia Supplies Dominate Market
Potatoes remain plentiful with little demand and declining prices. Receipts from Norfolk and the Eastern Shore drive the market, with No 1 barrels selling at 0.10 to 1.12 and Eastern and Western Shore prices around 1.37, as Jersey and Long Island shipments lag. Weekly totals include 116 car Norfolk receipts and 19,600 barrels on the Old Dominion steamer, then 100 cars by rail and 41 cars plus 10,000 barrels by steamer midweek.
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York
Virginia
New York
Norfolk, Va
Maryland
Delaware
Long Island
Jersey
Norfolk
Old Dominion
West Eastern Shore
West Virginia Peach Crops Topic of Horticultural Meeting
The Romney horticultural society met Thursday with speakers active in fruit industry development. A large West Virginia peach crop sparked discussion and representatives from commission concerns attended. Carrot buyers are expected to contact major selling organizations handling Upper Potomac Fruit Exchange output, with Keyser as county seat and headquarters for Mineral county.
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Romney
W. Va
The
Horticultural Society
West Virginia
Mineral
Keyser
Upper Potomac Fruit Exchange
Potatoes Do Well In Colorado Areas This Year
Royle Commission Company reports nearly double potato acreage in the Greeley and Eaton districts of Colorado. Despite delayed rests and cool weather, recent weeks have been ideal with vines showing good color and no disease. Some early varieties may be dug by late August.
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Kansas City
Royle Commission Company
Greeley
Eaton, Cola
Marking Egg Shipments Discussed by Panels in Chicago
National Poultry Butter and Egg Association reports that the joint conference committee met with the Official Classification Commission on July 9 to discuss egg shipment markings. A schedule is set and action is due by July 22. The committee argues earland shipments do not require marks. The hearing involving the American Express Company over handling methods was postponed to July 25.
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Chicago
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
American Express Company
Association
Egg Trade Turmoil After Local Dealer William Zuckerman Fails
Chicago reports a small egg dealer William Zuckerman fails with about $3000 owed to creditors. He offered a 25 percent settlement. Creditors mostly inclined to settle, citing his loss in winter egg speculation and inability to recover.
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Chicago
William Zuckerman
Zuckerman
Peebles Returns to Duty After Illness in New York
W J Peebles special agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad, based in Philadelphia, is back in New York after two months of illness and hospitalization. He reports feeling well and in good shape.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Ness
New York
Ww. J. Peebles
Philadelphia
Mr. Peebles
California Vegetable and Citrus Shipments Report
Southern California vegetable shipments through July 14 total 4 045 cars with daily gains from July 8 to 14. Potato shipments reach 669 cars. citrus shipments since November 1 total 38 817 cars, with week readings ending July 14. In Nebraska, Hemingford reports better potato conditions than last year and no digging until mid-September.
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California
Los Angeles
Tulare
Nebraska
Hemingford
Neb
Melons and Market Notes Across America and Canada
The page catalogs fruit and vegetable markets city by city with emphasis on melons peaches and cantaloupes. Reports cover Indiana New York California Colorado Michigan Ohio Kansas City Chicago and more with notes on prices shipments markets and emerging trends.
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Northern Michigan
Iowa
Chicago
Denney
West
Decatur
Mich
Imperial Valley
Kansas City
Ottawa County
Ohio
New Orleans
Mississippi
Ohio River
Memphis
Nashville
Cincinnati
Melons in Indiana Late With Heavier Acreage But Light Yields
In Vincennes and surrounding Indiana towns cantaloupe fields show larger acreage than last year yet forecasts warn of lighter yields due to excessive rain and cool temps. Crops lag by about a week to ten days, with carrots and watermelons also expected smaller. Some districts report heavy rains injuring plants and fungal damage, with shipments tapering until month end.
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Vincennes
Ind
Indiana
Betwee Carlisle
Poseyville
Decker
Oaktown
Potato deal slowed by wet weather in Louisville district
Louisville July 16 due to continued wet conditions digging has lagged and shipments are far below normal. Not over 20 percent of the crop moved. quality is high and buyers expect good demand with favorable weather. Early week prices for growers delivering stock at car doors were 75 to 80 cents a barrel. sacked stock around 40 cents and bulk 35 to 38.
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Louisville
Egg man to oversee Cutler Monesmith shock system
July reports George E. Cutter known as the egg man received a wire from a major refrigerator car company asking him to supervise the installation of the Cutler Monesmith shock absorbing apparatus in several cars. He may depart for the West next week as another car of eggs arrived from Iowa with the new device in use and the stock arrived without a crack.
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New York
George E. Cutter
Cutler-Monesmith
Cutler
West
Lehigh Valley
Iowa
Imperial Canteloupe Shipments Reported From Imperial Valley
Imperial' Cantaloupe shipments from Brawley California for July summarize eastern and local markets. Daily figures show July 8 eastern 68 cars local 41, July 9 eastern 61 local 33, July 10 11 eastern 115 local 75, July 12 eastern 40 cars local 42, July 13 eastern 68 local 38, July 14 eastern 64 local 0.
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Brawley
Calif
Eastern
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Phillip Kaufman
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